treble
noun
tre·ble
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Definition of treble
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: the highest voice part in harmonic music : soprano
b
: one that performs a treble part
also
: a member of a family of instruments having the highest range
c
: a high-pitched or shrill voice, tone, or sound
d
: the upper half of the whole vocal or instrumental tonal range — compare bass
e
: the higher portion of the audio frequency range in sound recording and broadcasting
2
: something treble in construction, uses, amount, number, or value
treble
adjectiveDefinition of treble (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: relating to or having the range or part of a treble
b
: high-pitched, shrill
c
: of, relating to, or having the range of treble in sound recording and broadcasting
treble frequencies
2a
: having three parts or uses : threefold
b
: triple in number or amount
treble
verb
trebled;
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Definition of treble (Entry 3 of 3)
: to increase threefold
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Other Words from treble
Adjective
trebly
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Synonyms & Antonyms for treble
Synonyms: Adjective
high-pitched, piping, screeching, shrieking, shrill, squeaking, squeaky, whistling
Antonyms: Adjective
bass, deep, grave, low, throaty
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Examples of treble in a Sentence
Noun
Turn down the treble on the radio and turn up the bass. The part is sung by a boy treble.Adjective
the treble shrieks of children at play a treble painting, with each panel telling a different part of the Nativity storyVerb
She trebled her earnings in only two years. Prices have trebled in only two years.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
This achievement was made even more impressive by the fact that the Citizens won the domestic treble without key players Fernandinho and Kevin De Bruyne through injury. — SI.com, "Manchester City 2019/20 Season Preview: Strengths, Weaknesses, Key Man and Predictions," 7 Aug. 2019 The treble-winning side is keen to keep its talented winger for the upcoming season, however, the German international has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich throughout the summer. — SI.com, "Pep Guardiola Regarding Leroy Sane's Future: 'It's His Decision'," 21 July 2019 The manufacturer went so far as to post an image of one signature rod with a treble hook buried in the side. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Legend of San Diego big-bass icon Mike Long is shattered," 3 July 2019 Tierney has been a regular in the first team at Celtic for the past four seasons, becoming an integral part of the side that has won the domestic treble in each of the last three years. — SI.com, "Arsenal Have Opening Kieran Tierney Bid Rejected as Celtic Hold Out for £25m," 22 June 2019 There’s a pronounced, delightful tilt in favor of warm and bassy notes, and Final’s greatest achievement with the E5000s is in delivering that without overwhelming the mids and treble. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Final E5000 review: delicate bass cannons," 11 June 2019 Sterling has continued to improve his game this season and played an integral part of Manchester City's domestic treble. — SI.com, "Netherlands vs England: Picking the Best Combined XI Ahead of Thursday's Nations League Semi-Final," 4 June 2019 Its chance of a rare treble of major titles was ended by Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals. — Joseph Wilson, The Seattle Times, "Messi hits 50 goals for Barca, Madrid ends season to forget," 19 May 2019 The team would also win the Spanish league and the Copa del Rey to complete another treble. — Joseph Wilson, chicagotribune.com, "From Stamford Bridge to the PSG comeback, Iniesta best moments with Barcelona," 27 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
As the voice of a young boy sings a treble solo, Calvin Richardson begins a slow, swirling solo, often dropping to the floor, then propelling himself back up with curving, undulating momentum. — Roslyn Sulcas, New York Times, "Review: An American in London (Bernstein, That Is)," 16 Mar. 2018 The sound quality is solid, with good bass and treble presence and plenty of volume. — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Sunday," 28 July 2019 Fender has put the spotlight on vocals without overstepping into the eardrum stabbing that headphones with less refined, more shouty treble perform. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Fender Ten 5 review: all about that treble," 9 July 2019 The Ten 5s have a sonic balance that, to my bass-loving ear, sounds treble-forward. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Fender Ten 5 review: all about that treble," 9 July 2019 The years-long investigation included video of Long snagging giant bass with treble hooks on Lake Poway, which would be in violation of state regulations. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Legend of San Diego big-bass icon Mike Long is shattered," 3 July 2019 As far as the Mirror is concerned, Maguire has 'told friends' that the offer to join back-to-back reigning Premier League champions and domestic treble winners City is 'too good to turn down'. — SI.com, "Man City Close to World-Record Deal for Harry Maguire, Yet Man Utd Still 'Confident'," 24 June 2019 Halsey’s Hopeless Fountain Kingdom exposes some treble weakness in the E5000s, which can sound a bit thin and undernourished up top. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Final E5000 review: delicate bass cannons," 11 June 2019 The French defender reportedly earns around £50,000-a-week currently, with Umtiti believed to be seeking treble that amount in a new contract. — SI.com, "Barcelona 'Unwilling to Match' Star Man's Wage Demands as New Contract Talks Break Down," 30 Mar. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The newspaper explains the fresh contract will run for 'at least' the next five years and will see Loftus-Cheek's weekly wages almost trebled from £60,000 to £150,000. — SI.com, "Ruben Loftus-Cheek Set to Commit Long-Term Future to Chelsea With Bumper New Contract," 3 July 2019 Bitcoin, which accounts for over half of the cryptocurrency market, has more than trebled in price since touching its lowest this year in January. — NBC News, "Bitcoin hits a 15-month high, propelled by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency," 24 June 2019 Transphobic attacks have trebled in the same time period, and the government notes that crimes of both type are frequently under-reported -- meaning the true number is certain to be far higher. — Rob Picheta, CNN, "London bus attack victim urges fight against all LGBT hate crimes," 15 June 2019 That led to economic growth of better than 4% a year on average from 2007 to 2017; inflows of foreign investment more than trebled over that period. — The Economist, "Time is running out for Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega," 9 June 2018 Under the federal Lanham Act, compensatory damages for false advertising would be automatically trebled (multiplied by three). — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Could Skechers’s Lawsuit vs. Adidas Impact Collegiate Footwear Sponsorships Going Forward?," 11 May 2018 That deal, which divided United fans at the time, was rumoured to have trebled Lingard's weekly wages to around £100,000. — SI.com, "Jesse Lingard in Line for Lucrative New Man Utd Contract as Reward for Continuing Rise," 6 July 2018 The Belgian centre-half is currently on a weekly wage of £50,000, and is reportedly determined to treble his current wage packet, after seeing Virgil van Dijk bag himself a £180,000-a-week deal at Liverpool. — SI.com, "Spurs Star Holding Out for Bumper Contract After Seeing Van Dijk Pocket 180k-a-Week at Liverpool," 23 Feb. 2018 Indeed, actual damages under the FCA are automatically multiplied by three, or trebled. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Was It the Right Decision for Lance Armstrong to Settle in His Lawsuit With the U.S. Government?," 21 Apr. 2018